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Monday, April 29, 2013

What little girl doesn't love playing with dolls. I was an only child, so my dolls were my best friends when I was little. I loved dressing my dolls up and they occupied hours of my time. Someone will win theses adorable dolls from American Girl. Good Luck!!

Welcome to the American Girl Bitty Twins Spring Giveaway

The on-the-go Bitty Twins offer so many ways to mix and match! Choose skin tone, hair color, and gender to create your favorite pair. They come with full outfits, hair for styling, and a special book. Add to the fun with accessories and Dress Like Your Doll clothing. These 15-inch dolls are for ages 3 and up.

One lucky winner will receive an American Girl Bitty Twins + Book Set!

Even better we are giving you the opportunity to select boy-girl, 2 girls or 2 boys. You also get to select skin and hair shade of each.

Giveaway ends May 13th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Life Is A SandCastle is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

We was out of town and my sons began please take us to the pet shop. We've never been to one and I just want to see a Parrot. They had some Cockatiel and parakeet but, no parrot. We did see a cute little guy and some scary guys.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Sample received for review from sponsor and photos shared are by JL Photography. You know how you hear the name of a store and you just know by that name it's awesome. That's what I thought when I heard of Bella Ella Boutique. Then I visited the website and I was enchanted. I love classy stylish clothing, cardigans, maxi skirts, skinnies,crochet top and more.Elegant jewelry and beautiful bags are a must to coordinate that special new outfit. Mother Day will be here soon and you can stand out in Bella Ella Clothing. Your sure to find a couple of must have items, like the summer style ruffle tank in vibrant yellow. Delicate minty green high low top or the fun and flirty Chevron Print High-Low Dress in Bright Red and Cream will steal your heart.

Bella Ella Boutique provide my sample and giveaway of $50 to one US Winner. Don forget to visit their facebook to see new shipments, contests, special deals, and updates. Sweepstake ends May 15, 11:59pm.Connect with Belle Ella Boutique:Website: http://www.bellaellaboutique.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellaEllaBoutiquePinterest: http://pinterest.com/bellaellautah/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BellaEllaUtah

Planning to take pictures like a pro, you will want to win this prize pack. The camera with all the bells and whistles. Good luck on this one.

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The sponsor provided a great Mother's Day giveaway for my readers. Mother's Day is just around the corner and what will you or mom be wearing that day. How about vintage clothingfrom Shabby Apple. So many styles available, there will be a special outfit that makes any mom feel like a queen.

Classy ladies dresses for every occasion. What is your favorite Shabby Apples Dress? I like the Maro Polo vintage and classy. The sash gives it the extra flare. Multi-functional black dress you can feel confident in and look amazing.

My question is what is your favorite item from Shabby Apple? Did you know they have swim wear, shoes & wallets, jewelry, and even maternity wear. Take a look around and see what you like best. One lucky US winner will win $50.00 Gift Certificate ends May 11th 11:59pm. Thanks to the sponsor Shabby Apple.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Karate & a gold medal reading award this week has my son on cloud 9. It got me to thinking my son has 17 days of school left. His kindergarten graduation is next week, wow! this year has really flown by. What gets me, my 3 year will be going to PreK and the house will get so quiet during the day. I know summer vacation will be anything but quiet til then.

Visiting Bellini Fabulous Finds, I found the adorable heart bangle and the cup and plate set. Oh those sets are the most adorable. What would be your perfect item?

Welcome to the Bellini Fabulous Finds Mother's Day Giveaway

Bellini Fabulous Finds offers really unique finds each month! If you are looking for the perfect unique gift for a wonderful mom this Mother's Day Bellini Fabulous Finds has done all the work of searching for you. Each month their awesome team works hard to search all over to find the the hottest new mom and baby items! If if you see what you want make sure to grab it before all new finds are featured!

From unique decor items to the perfect baby gifts, you can find it at Bellini's Fabulous Finds.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Life Is A SandCastle is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by MomPoweredMedia please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Today, April 21 is National Kindergarten Day, and to celebrate, Silver Dolphin Books is offering you the opportunity to download for FREE The Trip – Little Critter GamePak appfeaturing over 50 engaging and educational activities for one day only, to honor the birthday of Friedrich Froebel, the world-renowned educator who established the first kindergarten in 1837. The FREE version is available ONLY on iTunes.Additionally, Silver Dolphin Books has now launched on iTunes a LITE version of its critically-acclaimed app The Trip – Little Critter Reading Adventure, now providing you with the opportunity to download a free, trial version of the title across the iOS, Android, Nook and Kindle platforms.

Following in the footsteps of educator and author Friedrich Froebel, who believed that the primary focus for teaching young children should be through play, ‘Play to Learn’ is the ethos of Silver Dolphin’s new The Trip – Little Critter Reading Adventure and GamePak apps. The two new apps are designed for fun and imaginative play, while fostering critical-thinking skills, visual literacy, alphabet recognition, pattern building, shape matching, logic, sequencing and number fluency.

Enter Silver Dolphin Books’ YEAR OF FUN contest at the Silver Dolphin Books Facebook page, and enter to win FREE kids apps and books for an entire year! Starting April 1, every week for four weeks, one lucky winner will win every kids app that Silver Dolphin Books’ launches in 2013. Fun new apps will feature Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter and Richard Scarry’s Busytown characters; plus some all-new characters you will love to meet! Each winner will also get to select one FREE book for every month in 2013 from the Silver Dolphin Books new releases collection. Plus, you can encourage your friends to sign up for extra entries!

And finally, available at the Silver Dolphin Books blog are six FREE The Trip – Little Critter-themed activities to download including Dot-to-Dot, Maze, Word Match, Word Search, Coloring, Spot the Difference.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Life Is A SandCastle Welcomes You to the Massdrop Giveaway Event

Are you a coffee drinker? I wasn't a coffee drinker until I meet my husband. After drinking it with him, I'd say I'm more of a coffee drinker that him now. I have to have that cup in the morning to get going.

Massdrop takes a group of people that each want to buy the same thing, combines their order, and places that order directly with the manufacturer. If you are interested in a product for a group buy you can start a poll to see how many people might be interested. When people vote on a poll, Massdrop calls the manufacturer and negotiates with them to get the group the best price possible.

As a result, everybody in the group gets the large quantity price while only having to buy one, or however many you want. Of course, the larger the group the better price everyone will get!!

Massdrop just had this great group buy on a Keurig B60 Single-Cup Home-Brewing System. Normally, this Keurig retails for around $169.99 but, Massdrop worked their magic and offered it for $97.00! Even though this deal has ended you can "request" the group to be on again, or create a poll to vote for upcoming group buys you want.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Life Is A SandCastle is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by MomPoweredMedia please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

My boys have always loved to rock on rocking horses, well in their case they have a rocking pig. I think this little guy is the cutest little rocking giraffe. Life Is A SandCastle is sharing this group promotion.

Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal George Giraffe has three interactive modes of play: story time, song time and play time and will provide hours of fun for your little one. Each of these modes can be activated using the four interactive toys that are stored in his bag which attaches around his neck. Simply by holding the toys to his mouth, George Giraffe will tell you a different story, sing a song or play hide & seek.

George, the Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal encourages developmental skills such as speech, play, cognitive skills and more. He offers loads of plush rocking fun and learning along the way.

One lucky winner will receive Rocking Animal George Giraffe!

Giveaway ends May 3rd at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Life Is A SandCastle is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Disclosure: Learning this information from Pfister and participating in the Friend of Pfister. No compensation received, but have the chance to win one of their awesome products.

How will you do your part to help the earth everyday? Earth Day is Monday April 22nd and it's not just a one day effort to do your part. Little steps all year helps, after all you live on the earth everyday not just one day a year.

Pfister wants to help community make a positive impact. To celebrate the day and promote sustainability, they are going to give back to the community of eco-conscience fans. Be a part of the Pfister's Earth Day Giveaway! From April 15th to the 22nd, Pfister will be giving away two WaterSense faucets per day to promote water conservation and Earth Day awareness.

The Hanover kitchen faucet is my favorite and the one I have in my kitchen. I love that I can adjustable water flow & reaching faucet with hose. It's like having 3 sinks in one. I would love to have the Virtue Centerset Bath Faucet for my bathroom.

From April 15th to the 22nd, Pfister will be giving away two WaterSense faucets per day to promote water conservation and Earth Day awareness. Join Pfister's facbook page or visit right here for your chance.

Disclosure: Learning this information from Pfister and participating in the Friend of Pfister. No compensation received, but have the chance to win one of their awesome products.

"Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by Sponsor. This blog was provided with samples for Sweepstakes purpose no other compensation was received. My opinions are my own."

Every year, the National Association for the Education of Young Children sponsors and celebrates the Week of the Young Child™ (April 14 – 20), which recognizes that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children's success in school and later life.

The theme this year is “Early Years Are Learning Years.” According to the NAEYC site: “Today we know more than ever before about the importance of children's earliest years in shaping their learning and development. Yet, never before have the needs of young children and their families been more pressing. The Week of the Young Child™ is a time to recognize that children's opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment—at home, at child care, at school, and in the community—that will promote their early learning.”

Jim Henson Company, also believes in the value of developing skills early in life and to inspire and encourage in our youngest views a life-long love of learning. Pajanimals--featuring the adorable quartet Cowbella, Apollo, Sweetpea Sue and Squacky--is a fun way to teach the skills that preschoolers need to move through their days successfully.

There’s also the new Parent's Choice Recommended Pajanimals App, Pajanimals Light in the Sky, an interactive adaptation of the Pajanimals episode of the same name. Developed specifically for two to five year olds, this fully 3D mobile app sells for $3.99 and brings engaging activities, charming music and adorable animation to your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. More importantly, it allows children to interact with their favorite Pajanimal characters when they’re on the go or away from home – when bedtime routines are often hard to practice!

Thanks to our sponsors The Jim Henson Company and NCircle Entertainment, supporting the Week of the Young Child, for giving one lucky reader a Pajanimals DVD Gift Set. U.S. and Canada participants only please end 11:59 May 3. You can also purchase the Pajanimals dvd at Toys R Us.

Monday, April 15, 2013

What's big, comfy, and could be yours? A Comfy Sack of course! If you've ever seen or sat on a Comfy Sack in real life, you already know how awesome they are and you can just skip down to the bottom to enter to win one! If you haven't you've gotta read on- then enter to win one!

Comfy Sack big bean bag chairs are available in multiple shapes and sizes. The sack and the lounger are two of the most popular. The main difference between the Lounger and Sack is the shape. The Sack is round and the Lounger is oval.
Comfy Sack Facts:

All Comfy Sack covers are machine washable.

Shipping is always free to 48 states.

Each sack comes with a three year warranty on all seams and zippers on both the cover and liner.

90% of orders are shipped 2-4 days so you get your sack fast!

The bean bag Lounger is perfect if your looking to use a bean bag chair in place of a couch. You can sit on it or lay on it lengthwise like a chaise. The most popular loungers are the 7.5 ft lounger and the 6 ft lounger, however smaller ones are perfect for teenagers bedrooms. Tina, of Baby Costcutters placed her lounger in her fourteen year old son’s room. He uses it to kick back and play video games on! You can read her full review by clicking here.

The bean bag Sack is the ultimate product for someone looking to add a comfy chair to their house! The sack creates the perfect little place to flop into after a long day. It's round shape creates an ultra comfortable 'pod' that you sink into for ultimate comfort. Skye, of Real Mom Reviews was sent a 5-foot sack that she used to replace her living rooms recliner! You can read her full review by clicking here.

Win It: Comfy Sacks has offered one super lucky reader a 5 ft lounger or 5 ft sack. Giveaway is open to US only and ends on 5/8/2013 at 11:59PM EST. Rules can be found here. Please email Real Mom Reviews with any questions.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Life Is A SandCastle is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment in this group blogger promotion.a Rafflecopter giveaway

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Took the kids for a long due fishing trip. A new fisherman was in the water paroling the pond. While we did catch fish, I was on guard with the kids. The gator stayed away from us. Kind of funny two of the Swamp People ( Joe & Tommy ) was in town signing autographs.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

"Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills and Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark. This blog was provided with samples and samples for Sweepstakes purpose."

My boys love to help in the kitchen and really love to help make their own pizzas. Pillsbury Artisan Crust with whole wheat gets you off on a healthier track. I love the summer time and making pizzas here, we can step out to our very own garden and pick tomatoes, onions, bell peppers to add to our pizza. Since it is not summer picking time yet, we can still pick some of our favorite toppings up at the grocery store. I like just about everything on my pizza, how about you.

Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain has 16 grams of whole grain per serving. Located in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store and use this online coupon for $1.15 off one package of Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust.

Ends 4/30/13, One US Winner will win a prize pack Retail Value of $64.00.

"Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills and Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark. This blog was provided with samples and samples for Sweepstakes purpose." Enter the rafflecopter form below:

The bees are buzzing and butterflies beginning to land on the new blossoms, spring is here and nature is putting on her show. Did you know that April is World Habitat Awardness Month. April 22 is also Earth Day, we usually plant some kind of plants on earth day. The kids love getting in touch with nature and so do Dinosaur Train’s Buddy and the Nature Trackers!

World Habitat Awareness Month is a worldwide observance for the need to protect the habitat of all Earth’s creatures and to make a conscious effort to preserve nature’s ecosystems, celebrating the spirit of unity between people, animals and the natural environment. And, Earth Day is an annual day on which events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth's natural environment! The Jim Henson Company, PBS KIDS, Readers Digest Children’s Books and Dinosaur Train are jumping onboard to celebrate Earth Month too!

Dinosaur Train Nature Tracker’s Club

For some great ideas on how to explore nature, consider joining the Dinosaur Train Nature Tracker’s Club, a FREE to join community of young children, their families and educators committed to learning about nature and doing good things for their environment. Nature Trackers enjoy exploring and having adventures, respecting their environment, collecting things, tracking and observing plants and animals, and challenging themselves to get outside and make discoveries every day. Download your Dinosaur Train’s Nature Trackers Club Guide Book, available when you have completed all four activities, simply mail in the form provided in the book along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and receive an official Nature Trackers member token! The Jim Henson Company and PBS KIDS are offering even more ideas for learning about the nature around you with a brand new online game, Backyard Theropods!

Get into Nature Geocaching

Take the Dinosaur Train Geocaching Challenge! Geocaching is a modern day, worldwide treasure hunt whereby participants can both hide and seek containers called geocaches. Geocaching encourages children to explore their surroundings, use observational skills and have an adventure right in their own neighborhood. Geocaching is a family friendly outdoor adventure that blends technology, gaming and environmental discovery. Each geocache features one of the dinosaurs found on the online Dinosaur Train Field Guide and contains educational information related to that dinosaur.

New Dinosaur Train Episodes!!ALSO, starting April 1, PBS KIDS kicks off Earth Month with three weeks of “Explore the Outdoors” themed on-air programming, and will air “Dancing with Dinosaurs” the week April 8 – 12. Encore presentations of some of the most musical episodes of Dinosaur Train make for a week of dance-tastic adventures. Buddy, Shiny, Tiny and Don explore ponds, gardens, oceans and more. They sing and dance as they encourage kids to get outside, get into nature and make their own discoveries. These episodes are:

That’s Not a Dinosaur/Tiny’s Garden

Remember the Alamosaurus/Sunrise, Sunset

Elmer Elasmosaurus/Dinosaur Block Party

Junior Conductor Jamboree/Troodon Train Day

Buddy Explores the Tyrannosaurs/Rainy Day Fight

Learn all about today's dinosaurs - birds! Join Dr. Scott and help place interesting birds in their appropriate habitat. Use a bird caller to attract the bird, listen to the clue and then select where you think it lives. You will learn what different birds sound like, look like, what they are called, where they are likely to live, and about the ancestral connection between birds and dinosaurs. Once you learn a little more about birds you can get out in nature and look for birds in your own backyard!

We look forward to hearing from you if you would like to participate in the Review and Giveaway opportunity – and feel free to share our FREE activities to celebrate Earth month!

One US reader will win the wonderful Buddy & The Nature Trackers book from Reader’s Digest Children’s Books.
More than 45 flaps to lift and a learning activity on each spread combine to make this book both entertaining and educational! The Nature Trackers are always on the lookout for interesting things to discover all around them. Kids will enjoy the adventures of Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don as they check out a cave filled with colorful gems, watch baby dinosaurs hatch from eggs, and more. The activities throughout reinforce early learning concepts like colors, action words, counting, matching, and opposites. SRP $9.99, ages 2 and up. Available wherever books are sold. Find Dinosaur Train books here.

Disclosure: A Sample book was provided to my family for sharing and sponsor will also provide a prize for this sweepstakes. All opinions are my own and materials are provide by sponsor.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

I don't know about you but I love to pick out the gifts I want. Especially, if it's something my husbands is suppose to be helping the kids pick out. Don't let them waste money on unwanted gifts and take the guess work out of your gift with a registry.

Disclosure: To be eligible to win this giveaway you must create an account and add at least three items in your registry. If you already have a MyPerfectGift registry just add a gift to your existing registry to be eligible for this giveaway. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Life Is A SandCastle is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by MomPoweredMedia please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Ask my kids their favorite superhero and they both will name Iron Man. Who can really blame them he is pretty awesome. Even though they love all the Avenger characters. The release of the new Iron Man 3 movie, Avengers 2 movie, and Captain American 2 in the works, "have them busting with anticipation." We have little heroes on the loose here. BuyCostume.com was the first costume store I'd heard of with the newest Patriot Iron Man costume and the new Iron Man 3 Mark 42 Classic Muscle Costume gold trimmed with red. I like red trimmed in gold better, but the unique patriot version is really cool.
Iron Man 3 Patriot Classic Muscle Costume for toddlers and kids. I liked the patriot red, white, & blue colors in this costume. Plastic stretch ban mask and jumpsuit style costume, takes a minute to get the suit on fast. It's not bulky, it actually easy to maneuver in. Muscles are a must and this suit has them built right in. Quick velcro snap buttons on the back. Well fitting to size chart.

BuyCostume.com was the first place I purchased a Iron Man costume from back in 2009. You will notice that BuyCostume has saving coupon codes on their site and free shipping with the purchase of a certain amount of merchandise. Visit and take a look around to find all the Avengers costumes & the Patriot Iron Man.BuyCostumes.com has shipping options a superhero would love. Choose shipping options from premium 1 day to economy 8 days. There are definitely costumes for any occasions at BuyCostume.com go check them out.

Disclosure: Item was sent from BuyCostume.com and Tomoson for my family to review. All opinions are my own. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Complete an online survey where we'll ask you some easy-to-answer questions. Pfister will select one random winner from the list of completed surveys to win either the Sonterra Widespread Bath Faucet or their choice of Pfister faucet (retail value up to $300.00). Ends April 30!

Disclosure: Learning this information from Pfister and participating in the Friend of Pfister. No compensation received.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

I've always loved Aveeno products for me and even more so for my children. They feel is smooth and natural to my skin.

Whether you’re an expectant mom planning a skin care regimen, a new mom seeking information on relieving the irritation and discomfort of diaper rash or eczema, or an experienced mom interested in toddler skin care, AVEENO Baby has a skin care and hair care solution!

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Life Is A SandCastle is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Just in case we don't have enough to worry about with zombies, a new breed of human predators are on the loose. Attacking humans and life necessities.

Are you prepared for the invasion of Brood X? It is coming and you want to be ready. Nothing will stop this 17 year swarm from happening. All humanity can do is hope that they will not stay around long.

Introducing brand new author, Michael Phillip Cash who has written a Thriller book called Brood X. It is coming soon to Amazon and online book stores near you.

Here is a synopsis of his upcoming book:

Seth is laid off from work. His wife Lara just found out they are expecting a baby this summer. Seth plans on documenting the entire pregnancy with his brand new digital camcorder.

During an evening home watching television, the news reports that a swarm of cicada (Brood Ten) are expected to overwhelm the entire Northeast.

Brood Ten is vicious and ready to invade.

During a sweltering summer night, Brood Ten emerges and wreaks havoc with the electric grid, phone and cell service, wi-fi, food and water supply. Civilization as they know it is gone.

Seth and Lara are thrown back to the stone age in their own home with trillions of cicada trying to deposit their eggs and breed.

Will Seth grow up and take responsibility for his family? Or will the devastating bugs destroy humanity?

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Author, Michael Phillip Cash wants to introduce himself and help you prepare for an emergency of any kind. He is generously giving away a $300 Home Depot Gift Card and a Solar Powered Emergency Weather Radio for one lucky reader.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Mega Bloks First Builders Contest. What is the best part about building with your little one(s)? Contest winners will be selected randomly! 3 lucky entrants will be chosen at random for a chance to win amazing Mega Bloks First Builders prize packs, which includes the Whirl 'n Twirl Race Car, Dylan Dump Truck, the Dragon Castle set, the Big Building Bag (80 pieces) and the Lil' Princess Magic Carriage!

You have until April 14th to enter the contest. All you have to do is click here. Prize EligibilityOnly persons residing in Canada, United Kingdom, and United States who are at least 18 years of age can enter. Contest Ends April 14, 2013 @ 11:59 pm (EDT

Friday, April 5, 2013

PartnersHub is working with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center on a free live Q and A to help active families understand the risk factors of sudden heart failure in student athletes.

DID YOU KNOW?If defibrillation is administered within one minute of collapse, the survival rate for sudden heart failure goes up 90 percent. “Timing is key to survival. Waiting even 10 minutes to defibrillate drops the chances of survival to 10 percent,” says John Lynn Jefferies, MD.

Additional Facts:Top 5 risk factors for sudden heart failure in student athletes:1. Family history of sudden death.2. Fainting or family history of fainting.3. Family history of arrhythmias or heart muscle disease.4. Participation in sports (particularly sports that require a burst of activity like basketball, hockey and football).5. Athlete has gone through puberty (an athlete’s body is stronger at this point and has power during the burst of activity).

This is a free, live, on-line Q and A where you and your readers can ask questions in real time. It’s a chance to talk to knowledgeable and experienced doctors and get answers right on the spot. The Q and A takes place April 9th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST with Jeffrey Towbin, MD and John Lynn Jefferies, MD.

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Blogging since 2008. Family of 5, I'm married & have two sons. 7 year & 5yr old, they keep me very busy. Taking care of my mom a lung cancer survivor 2012. Our dog Pep the Bulldog darts in every chance he gets :)
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